[Welland Tribune March 4, 1947]
The marriage of Pearl Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown, to Alvin Massey, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Massey, was solemnized by the Rev George H. Knighton in Central United church, Port Colborne. The church was arranged with baskets of daffodils and ferns and Reginald Steeves was at the organ.During the signing of the registry Miss Edith Bowman of Welland sang Sanderson’s “Until.”
Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a lovely gown of white satin, the skirt falling into a graceful train. The bodice was made with a nylon lace yoke and long sleeves tapering to points.Her veil, arranged with a coronet was of illusion and fell to the floor.She carried a bouquet of red roses and wore a necklace of pearls.Her only attendant Miss Julia Thomas, wore a gown of blue net, the skirt made in two tiers. Taffeta flowers were appliqued at the neckline. She wore a necklace, the gift of the bride and carried an arm bouquet of roses.
The groom was attended by Howard Niece and the ushers were Max Hill and Gordon Olm.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents for 60 guests. Receiving with the bridal party, the bride’s mother wore a gown of blue crepe, embroidered in seguins a matching hat and a corsage of gardenias.Mrs Massey, who also received, chose a black crepe gown with seguin trimming and matching hat and she too, wore a corsage of gardenias.
The bride’s table was arranged with the wedding cake flanked with tall pink tapers in crystal holders.
For travelling the bride donned a blue wool suit trimmed with white fox fur over which she wore a muskrat coat. Matching accessories and a corsage of roses completed her costume.
Mr and Mrs Massey will reside on McCain street in Humberstone.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 25 February 1947]
Andrew Mezo, of 18 Sixth street, Crowland, died suddenly at his home on Monday evening in his 65th year. Born in Hungary, he first went to Syracuse, U.S.A., then returned to Hungary, and on his return to this continent came to Canada and settled in Saskatchewan, coming later to the Welland district. He was employed with the Electro-Metallurgical Company of Canada Limited for six years. Surviving relatives include deceased’s wife, Mrs. Helen Barta Mezo, at home, and a brother, Frank Mezo, in Hungary. The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 2 p.m. from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue, to Woodlawn cemetery, and Rev. Charles Farkas will officiate.
[Peoples Press October 10, 1905]
Mrs Blamey relick of the late Richard Blamey, and mother of Mrs L.E.J. Hopkins of this town, died in Buffalo on Saturday morning last as a result of a severe operation for appendicitis. Mrs Blamey was a great sufferer and the best surgeons agreed that an operation was the only hope of relief. The disease proved deeprooted and the length of time necessary to complete the delicate task rendered the patient extremely weak.Although successful in their work, the surgeons was unable to stay the fatal collapse. The remains were brought here on the 6 p.m. train on Saturday.
Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L.E.J. Hopkins of Port Colborne and Mrs Short of Toronto. Mrs Blamey was 72 years old.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence of Mrs L.E.J. Hopkins where the service was conducted by Rev. D.Russel Smith. Interment was made in Graybiel’s cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful.
[Peoples Press October 10, 1905]
The body which was taken from the river at the Maid of the Mist landing a week ago Saturday afternoon, was identified on Friday morning as that of Thomas Morris of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Morris was 73 years old and lived with his son at 1601 Ontario avenue. A week ago Saturday he had a quarrel with his son and left the house in a rage. His age had affected his mind and he was subject to fits of temper and his relatives paid little attention to this outbreak.When he did not return for several days they began to make inquiries and found he was not in Buffalo as they supposed.They were greatly surprised when the body at Morses morgue was identified as his.He had evidently gone straight to the river from the house, undressed and jumped in. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon to Fairview cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 25 February 1947]
Michael Chindeme of 500 King street passed away at his home on Monday evening, February 24, in his 76th year. Born in Italy he first came to the United States, spent two years there, and then came to Welland where he had resided for 38 years. He was employed for 34 years with the Plymouth Cordage Company prior to his retirement.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Laura Chindeme, also by six sons Rocco, Len, Armand, Oreate, Nobeli, all of Welland, and Samuel Chindeme in California; also by a daughter, Pamuela in Welland. He was a member of St. Mary’s church.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 27 at 8.30 a.m. from the late residence, 500 King street to St. Mary’s church for Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 10 March 1947]
Ridgeville, March 19-Mr. and Mrs.Allan Proveau were delightfully surprised on Saturday evening on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bissell and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McAdams.
Mrs. Proveau wore a lovely corsage of roses and sweet peas and Mr. Proveau a rose boutonniel, the gift of their daughter Mrs. Murland Foss.
The rooms were gaily decorated with pink and white streamers centred with white bells.
The guest table was laid with a cut-work white linen cloth centred with a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake, an exact replica of their wedding cake of 25 years ago, flanked on both sides with tall pink tapers in silver candle holders. Pictures of the bride and groom with their cake were taken. The cake was a gift of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Murland Foss.
The evening was spent in playing euchre of which there were five tables in play. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harley Brady and George Goodfield for high and Mrs. George Goodfield and Thomas Randall for consolation.
A delicious lunch was served by the co-hostesses assisted by Mrs. G. Goodfield, Mrs. David Angle and Mrs. Murland Foss.
The happy couple received a lovely silver cream and sugar set and tray from the guests present and a check from Mrs. M.E, Bowman, Mrs. Proveau’s mother, also many cards.
Mr. and Mrs. Proveau have three children, Mrs. Marland Foss (Elizabeth) of Welland, and Edward and Paul at home, also one grandchild, Frederick Foss.
[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]
A very pleasant event took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Traver in Wainfleet, on Wednesday October 4th, when the marriage of their eldest daughter, Alice, to J. Elliot Robertson ,also of Wainfleet.
At eleven o’clock the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of the wedding march beautifully rendered by Miss Edythe Misener of Marshville, and took places under an arch of evergreens and holly. The bride, who was given away by her father, sand attended by Miss Ella Robertson, sister of the groom was prettily and tastefully attired in a dress of white brocaded silk with overlace and accordeon plaited chiffon with veil and orange blossoms. The bride’s maid dress was of white Japan taffeta with overlace and chiffon trimmings. The groom was ably assisted by Mr. G.L. Traver, brother of the bride. After the ceremony performed by Rev. T. Amey of Wellandport, the party withdrew to the dining room where a beautiful dinner was served. The presents were numerous and handsome, testifying to the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Robertson are held. The groom’s present to the bride was a solid gold watch guard, to the bridesmaid a bracelet, and to the groomsmen a scarf pin set with pearls.
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left at 2 p.m., per T.H.& B., for eastern points and on their return will reside in Wainfleet.
[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]
Mrs. Mary A. Metler , widow of Peter Metler, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Byron Beamer, North Pelham, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at the advanced age of 81 years. The funeral was held from the late residence on Sunday and interment made in the North Pelham Presbyterian church burying ground. Mrs. Metler was the oldest of four generations which existed up to the time of her death, viz: Mrs. Metler, Mrs. Beamer, Mrs. Thos. Disher and her daughter. She was born in Ireland, but nearly all her life lived in this township. Her husband, Peter Metler, was a renowned sheep farmer, and even today prizes at the fairs are taken in his name. One daughter survives.
[Welland Tribune, 18 October 1905]
There occurred at North Pelham on Monday, Oct. 2nd, the death of Mrs. Charity Elizabeth Brown , widow of the late Simeon Brown. Deceased had been ill with liver trouble for a year and death resulted from that. She was 72 years old and an old resident of Pelham, having been there. The funeral was held on Oct. 5th, the burial being made in the North Pelham, Presbyterian church cemetery. She leaves three children, viz-Mrs. Young of St. Catharines; Simeon on the old homestead and Hector, on an adjoining farm.
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 18 March 1947]
Caroline McKenzie Lynn, wife of Herbert Lynn of Stop17, died on Monday at her home. Born in Greenock, Scotland, she came to Canada 36years ago, and had resided in the Welland district for 30 years. She had been in poor health for some years. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church.
Surviving relatives include deceased’s husband Herbert Lynn, two daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Kadmon; C, Baer of Toledo, Ohio; Alberta, Mrs. D.S. Hepburn of Florida, U.S.A; and three sons, Charles and Leslie in Welland; and Robert at home; also a brother and sister at Greenock. Another sister, Mrs. John Ballantyne died in Welland nine years ago. Three grandchildren survive.
The funeral will be held from the Sutherland-Thorpe funeral home, 152 Hellems avenue at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 to Fonthill cemetery and Rev. A.D. Sutherland will officiate.
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